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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

Page

3

Centennial of John Marshall's Supreme Court era observed in Capitol

The centennial of John Marshall becoming chief justice was celebrated at the Capitol with dignitaries including President McKinley, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and diplomats. Wayne MacVeagh delivered the oration, praising Marshall’s constitutional leadership and the court’s role in shaping federal power, as Chief Justice Fuller spoke on Marshall’s impact.

Wasnixotoy John Marshall Virginia United States House of Representatives Capitol Congress William Wire Howe New Orleans American Bar Association Supreme Court Senate and Hous Diplomaris Corps District Bar Association McKinley Dalzell Pennsylvania Fuller Groavenor Ohio Richardson Tennessee William Struther Jones Trenton N. J Wayne MacVeagu Fuberts Feller Marshall Jay Rutledge Ellsworth Eafery Justice Fuller Justice Marshall Justin Fuller Mr. McVeagh

Tribute to Marshall and American liberty principles

The speech recalls John Marshall’s birth in 1755 and his rise as a soldier, Virginia legislator, and chief justice. It extols the Union’s constitutional settlement, the rule of law, and America’s divine mission to spread liberty and justice, urging unity while honoring the judiciary and national institutions.

Mr. MacVeagh Marshall Arma Virginia Preney Congress Auiler Adams Dan Eludedt America Christ Calor

Victoria's Remains Resting At Windsor Funeral Pageant

Victoria's remains travel through London amid unparalleled pomp and pageantry. The procession draws tens of thousands, with 35 000 troops parading, royal and foreign dignitaries in splendid uniforms, and the coffin borne to Windsor amid wet cold day and ceremonial gun salutes.

London Victoria England Kineelf

Removal of the Remains From Royal Yacht to Funeral Train

The queen's remains were moved from the royal yacht Alberta to a special carriage and conveyed to the king's train bound for London. King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and princesses accompanied, with a short service on the deck. Notable attendees included Prince Arthur of Connaught and Prince Henry of Prussia as ships fired mournful salutes.

Edward Willam Duke of Connaught Newill Salmon Alexandra Emperor William Pontsmouth Alberta London Queen Alexandra Victoria and Albert Connauxht Crowe Iy Prince Arthur Capnangls Henry Prasat Saxe Coburg and Gotha Henry of Battenburg

The Procession in London One of the Most Imposing Recorded

London mourns queen with a vast, orderly funeral procession as crowds gather along the route. Women lead the observance, nurses stand watch along streets, and royal mourning decor fills Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. The gun carriage, King Edward and allied monarchs pass, then the cortege enters St George's Chapel for services.

London England Hyde Park St. Janes Buckingham Lace Victoria Station Park Lane Paddington Chopin Emperor William Duke of Connaught Portugal Edward William Buckingham Palace Chelsea Mall Marlborough House Sandhurst Woodhurst Orders House of Commeres Piccadilly Windsor Wisnson, Fel St. George's Chapel

Sampson Schley dispute erupts in Senate debate

In Wasuxatoy Feb 4 the Senate debated the Sampson Schley controversy with Mr Chandler criticizing Secretary Long s letter and Mr Pettigrew accusing promotions favoring Sampson over Schley. Other senators questioned executive communication methods as Madam Teller weighed in. In the House the session opened after Marshall exercises and moved to consider a Spain claims commission bill postponed earlier.

Wasuixatoy Sampson- Schley Senate Chandler Long Morgan Hale Pettigrew Sampson Schley Teller Morgan Anid Bacon Wasuxatoy House United States Spain

Kitchener Reports South Africa Actions In Dark Night

Lord Kitchener gives war office dispatch from Pretoria dated Feb eight detailing Moddersfontein casualties two officers killed two wounded after a night raid in heavy rain by about 1 400 Boers with two guns. Campbell 600 Boers driven back with losses. French near Bethel moving east driving enemy with slight advantage. four ambulances captured while seeking wounded. doctors released. Du Wet force reported south of Do Wetsdorp.

Lord Kitchener South Africa Loxpox War Office Pretoria Moddersfontein Campbell

FIRST OVER PEKIN WALLS

United States soldiers land at the Presidio general hospital after returning from Manila on the Warren. Most are convalescent with two hundred in hospital. Major Penrone, a Warren passenger, is a patient. Colonel A S Daggett has a short leave and is noted as first over the walls at Pekin with regimental colors planted unveiling the wall.

United States Orient San Francisco Ick Manila Warren Presidio General Hospital Talagee Penrone Medical Corps A. 8. Daggett Fourteenth Infantry Walla Pokin

The Dead Queen at Rest at Frogmore

Winds on February 4 8:30 pm rites ended the queen's memorial with the body laid in Frogmore Mausoleum. King William and royal family attended the service beside the coffin at an early hour this morning. Also from Artania February 4 no duel between Atlanta men Hopkins Hurt amicably settled. Tillman funeral held at Clark's Hill Edgefield County South Carolina. decorations of the Legion of Honor awarded to Americans delivered to US embassy and to be distributed by State Department.

Serene Cpreet Eles London Victors Victoria Station Europe Earl Hoberts Easctly Edward Queen Alexandra Emperor William Hest Frogmore Windson Reat King Edward Cofla Artania Atlanta Charles T. Hopkins Joel Hurt Paris Legion of Honor United States America State Department

Jeffries Ruhlins Pugilistic Scrap Faces Court Ruling

Jeffries and Ruhlin and partners continued training for two championship bouts set for February 16 in Cincinnati despite Governor Nash’s threat to use state power to stop the fight. Saengerfest Athletic Association weighs court injunction outcomes as Judge Hollister prepares to rule, with no action expected until his decision.

Nash WI Cixcryxati Jeffries Rublin Martin Childs Nash Saengerfest Athletic Association Hollister Cincinnati

Alabama Negroes Duped by Liberia Promiser Carmichael

In Gueexsnono Alabama on February 4 a one armed man calling himself Carmichael duped about 15 people from five families. They sold land and household goods and paid several hundred dollars each, hoping to be transported to Liberia. He failed to appear, and the group wired Birmingham where his company had headquarters and had him arrested.

Carmichael Liberia Gueexsnono Ala Birmingham

Carrie Nation delays protest due to snow in Topeka

Topeka reports Carrie Nation postpones planned joint demonstration to tomorrow at 7 AM because of heavy snow. She visits drug stores and warns proprietors that selling liquors will bring raids like saloons. Separate dispatch from Ashville notes town opposition to liquor dispensary and petitions to legislature. The ad promotes a one day cold cure chocolate tablets.

Topeka Carrie Nation Mra Nation Ashville Ala Alavitix

Emperor Francis Joseph opens Reichsrat with speech from throne

The Austrian parliament convened as Emperor Francis Joseph delivered the throne speech. He mourned King Humbert and Queen Victoria, praised German sympathy, and affirmed efforts to restore order in China while preserving its territorial integrity. He warned no threat to European peace is anticipated.

Franci Joseph Reichsrath Francis Joseph Humbert Queen Victoria Willian Germany China Asid Europe

Bust of Hampton Sent By Senate Friends in Marble

General Wade Hampton received a marble bust sent by United States Senator Faulkner of West Virginia with a letter praising his service in the Senate. The note expresses admiration for Hampton's character and wishes him a long, continued life of usefulness and wise counsel to the people.

United States Senate Cottuma Wade Hampton United States Faulkner West Virginia

Cuba seven month trade summary shows exports and imports

War Department bulletin notes seven months ending July 31, 1900. Exports totaled 3 064 135 to domestic markets and 2 298 508 in American vessels. Imports of gold and silver abroad reached 62 415 period, with Cuba shipping 411 387 to all countries in seven months, higher than 1899.

Wasmsotos Division of Insular Affairs War Department Cuba Domestia

Pool Selling In Alabama Amends Anti-Pool Law

The Alabama pastoral union discusses amending the anti pool selling law to exempt the state fair and allow pool selling at fairs. A mass meeting may be called to act on the bill before the legislature.

Alabama Dinnexetram Ala Pastoral Union The Fair Association

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